Kelly Daughtry Suspends Campaign in North Carolina's 13th District Following Trump's Endorsement of Rival

With the runoff election approaching, Daughtry steps down, endorsing Brad Knott, who also received support from other key candidates.

Kelly Daughtry, leading the initial vote, suspends her campaign for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District citing the lack of a viable path to victory following Trump's endorsement of her opponent, Brad Knott.
Despite leading the primary with 27.4% of the vote, Daughtry did not meet the 30% threshold needed to avoid a runoff against Knott, who secured second place.
Daughtry's decision comes as early voting is already underway, with her name remaining on the ballot as it is too late to be removed.
She has pledged her support to Knott, urging unity within the Republican Party and her supporters to back him in the upcoming election.
The winner of the Republican primary will face Democrat Frank Pierce in the general election, in a district that has been redrawn to favor Republican candidates.